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Wednesday, April 29
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ JAM, 6-8 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night is held every Wednesday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience in a jazz jam. Admission is free.
SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with a dance lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m. — and beginners are welcome. Following the lesson, an all-Latin dance — salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.
Thursday, April 30
RHYTHM JAB CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., outdoor stage, Wild Ace Pizza, 103 Depot St., downtown Greer, S.C. The Greer-based band Rhythm Jab will perform music for listening and/or dancing in WAP’s spring concert series. A promotion added, “Rhythm Jab plays a high-energy mix of Motown, rock ‘n’ roll and pop funk. Their performances are described as ‘a dance party,’ featuring a variety of dance-oriented, upbeat music.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
LIVE MUSIC, 6:30 p.m., The Community Tap TR, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest, S.C. Free live music is offered every Thursday. Admission is free.
MUSIC OF 1976 TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Avenue, downtown Asheville. For this year’s Sound Effects Benefit Concert, Asheville Music School’s Asheville Rockestra will perform the music of 1976. The band, comprised of advanced students and teachers, has been steeped in the culture of 50 years ago, a year with huge records from Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Queen, ABBA, The Ramones, Heart and so many more. “The concert will include a special performance of Steve Wonder’s ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ by Asheville Music School teachers,” a promotion stated. Proceeds will benefit music scholarships and outreach programs at Asheville Music School. For tickets, which are $20 in advance, visit www.TheOrangePeel.net/event. Tickets on the day of the show are $25.
PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.
Friday, May 1
CLAY LUNSFORD BAND CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Clay Lunsford Band will perform Americana music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.
SHOWBOAT BAND CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., St. Paul Mountain Vineyards, 588 Chestnut Gap Road, Hendersonville. The Showboat Band will perform music for listening and/or dancing in this rain-or-shine event. Attendees are urged to bring their lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
“PRIDE AND PREJUDICE” THEATRICAL PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. The Jane Austen literary classic, “Pride and Prejudice,” will be staged with a May 1 opening night. The play will be presented through May 23. Showtimes vary. As for the show, an FRP promotion noted, “A sparkling new spin on Jane Austen’s sharpest comedy. Kate Hamill’s adaptation turns the beloved classic upside down, bringing it to life with a thoroughly modern heartbeat. Elizabeth Bennet is clever, quick-witted, and entirely uninterested in marriage, especially to the proud (and maddeningly charming) Mr. Darcy. But between gossip, glances and a few scandalous swirls around the ballroom, even the steadiest hearts can lose their footing. Brimming with humor and warmth, this ‘Pride & Prejudice’ is a love story with impeccable manners and absolutely no chill. Proof that even the classics can still surprise you.” For tickets, which begin at $50, visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.
“STEEL MAGNOLIAS” THEATRICAL PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., mainstage, TLT Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon. The Tryon Little Theater will close its 2025-26 season with its production — “in its original form” — of “Steel Magnolias” Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. May 1-2 and at 3 p.m. May 3, at 7:30 p.m. May 7-9 and at 3 p.m. May 10 and at 7:30 p.m. May 14-16 and at 3 p.m. May 17. Regarding the play, a promotion stated that it is “Robert Harling’s story of friendship, resilience and love in a small Southern town.” For tickets, which are $25 for adults and $15 for those under age 18, visit online at www.tltinfo.org, or call (828) 859-2466.
“THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ” OUTDOOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St., Asheville. The Montford Park Players will open its 2026 season with a production of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” The show will be performed May 1-30 — on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Also, lawnchair rentals are available at www.montfordparkplayers.org and are free. seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free.
ELVIS ‘ALOHA FROM VEGAS’ TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. Victor Trevino Jr., billed as the world’s best Elvis tribute artist, will perform in — and re-create — Elvis Presley’s “Aloha From Vegas” concert. A promotion added, “Victor regularly performs for Graceland, casinos, theaters, festivals and notable corporations Victor excites audiences worldwide — from the Las Vegas strip, to Australia’s land ‘down under.’ Victor performs all eras of Elvis’s musical catalogue — from the electric rock-n-roll of the 1950s to the iconic jumpsuits of the 1970s. His tribute to Elvis gives devoted Elvis fans everything they want, and even creates new Elvis fans out of the younger generations. Victor’s performances never disappoint and the crowd is always left wanting more!” For tickets, which are, $47-$67 (including fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
THE EVOLUTION OF JONI MITCHELL SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, S.C. The Evolution of Joni Mitchell tribute show will be performed. An NEH promotion added, “In The Evolution of Joni Mitchell, acclaimed vocalist and storyteller Lauren Fox invites audiences on a powerful journey through the legendary artist’s groundbreaking career. Inspired by David Yaffe’s biography, ‘Reckless Daughter,’ the concert blends narration with music to chart Joni’s evolution from her folk beginnings to her daring ventures into jazz and pop, honoring her fearless creativity and unwavering commitment to artistic integrity. Lauren Fox — praised by The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal — is known for her insightful musical tributes and captivating stage presence. Joined by top-tier musicians including pianist and narrator Andrew Powers, guitarist Peter Calo and bassist Jeff Eyrich, Fox delivers a moving celebration of Joni’s legacy through iconic songs like ‘Woodstock,’ ‘A Case of You’ and ‘Free Man in Paris,’ offering fans a fresh and intimate look at one of music’s most influential voices.” For tickets, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.
Saturday, May 2
RHYTHM ON THE RIVER FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Dolly Cooper Park, 170 Spearman Circle, Powdersville, S.C. The festival, held on the banks of the Saluda River, offers a family-friendly atmosphere with local food and community activities. The organizers say they expect about 5,000 to 7,000 people to attend the annual event. The band lineup, featuring bluegrass and Americana performances, will include (among others) The Travelin’ McCourys, Steve Ray Ladson, and Tobacco Road. (Performance times were not available at this edition’s presstime.) More than 50 local artisants and craftspeople are expected to participate. Food trucks will be available. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
ORCHESTRA CONCERT, 3 p.m., Auditorium, A.C. Reynolds High School, 1 Rocket Drive, Asheville. The Blue Ridge Orchestra will perform in a “Boom-De-Ay” concert.
KELLEY AND THE COWYBOYS CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Kelley and the Cowboys will perform country and western music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.
VAN MORRISON TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. The band Street Choir — Van Morrison Tribute will perform a musical salute to Van Morrison to open the 2026 Music in the Park series. Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Sunday, May 3
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ JAM, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery, 55 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Asheville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Sundays event is held every Sunday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience in a jazz jam.
ORCHESTRA CONCERT, 3 p.m., Diana Wotrtham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville. The Blue Ridge Orchestra will perform in a “Boom-De-Ay” concert.
THE TEXAS TENORS CONCERT, 3 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. The Texas Tenors will perform in concert. Regarding the show, a band promotion stated, “The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third-highest-selling artists in the history of ‘America’s Got Talent!’” For tickets, which are $40-$50, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com.
BLUE RIDGE RINGERS CONCERT, 4 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe St., Hendersonville. The Blue Ridge Ringers, a community handbell ensemble, will present its spring concert series, “Pop! Go the Handbells,” featuring popular music through the years at venues across the area.
Monday, May 4
SHAG DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Holiday Inn, 101 West Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, Tenn. The Mountain Empire Shag Society will host a shag dance. Gate and doors open at 6 p.m., with the dance held from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers.
BLUE MONDAY WITH MR. JIMMY, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. “Blue Monday With Mr. Jimmy” will be held, featuring the Chicago-style blues singer-guitarist.
Tuesday, May 5
THE LADS AVL CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Lads AVL will perform.
SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m. The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Suite 1, East Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will host its weekly shag dance to Carolina beach music provided by rotating DJs. Cost is $7.
JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., Five Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Wednesday, May 6
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ JAM, 6-8 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night is held every Wednesday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience in a jazz jam. Admission is free.
Historic Plaque Unveiling/Hendersonville History Trivia PROGRAM, 6-8 p.m., Guidon Brewing Company, 415 8th Avenue East, Hendersonville, A “Historic Plaque Unveiling” will be held, starting at 6 p.m., followed by a Hendersonville History Trivia program at 7 p.m. The events are being held as part of the City of Hendersonville’s onoing celebration of Historic Preservation Month. “Attendees can learn about a newly recognized historic site while testing their knowledge of Hendersonville’s past!” a city news release stated.
SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with a dance lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m. — and beginners are welcome. Following the lesson, an all-Latin dance — salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.
Thursday, May 7
LIVE MUSIC, 6:30 p.m., The Community Tap TR, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest, S.C. Free live music is offered every Thursday. Admission is free.
PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.
Friday, May 8
BLACKHAWK CONCERT, 3 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. The country and Southern rock group BlackHawk will perform in concert. For tickets, which are $40-$50, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com.
SPEAK EZ CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The bank Speak EZ will perform jazz, Motown and rhythm and blues music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.
ASTRALIS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, 40 Church St., downtown Asheville. The Astralis Chamber Ensemble will perform in concert.
“ZOOTOPIA 2” OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING, starts “around” 8:25 p.m., Pack Square Park, Court Plaza, downtown Asheville. The city’s 2026 Movies in the Park series will begin with “Zootopia 2.” Attendees are urge to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Saturday, May 9
MOTOWN TRIBUTE CONCERT, 2 and 7:30 p.m., 1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, S.C. The Magic of Motown will perform the hits of Motown Records in concert in two shows. “The Magic of Motown is a high-energy tribute show that celebrates the legendary music that defined a generation,” a promotion noted. “Hailed by critics and audiences alike as ‘the #1 Motown show in the country,’ the production delivers more than two hours of unforgettable entertainment filled with the timeless hits that made the Motown sound famous. With pitch-perfect harmonies, dazzling choreography and vibrant costumes, the show re-creates the excitement and soul of Detroit’s golden musical era and brings the spirit of Motown to life on stage. Audiences are treated to the music of iconic artists including The Temptations, The Jackson 5, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Smokey Robinson. Whether guests choose to sway in their seats or dance in the aisles, the show captures the joy and energy of America’s most beloved songbook. It is a powerful musical journey through the hits that continue to inspire audiences and keep the magic of Motown alive.” For tickets, which are $64 to $70 for orchestra seats and $54-$64 for balcony seats, visit www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.
SPEAK EZ CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The bank Speak EZ will perform jazz, Motown and rhythm and blues music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.
THE CASTAWAYS CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. The Castaways, a band that performs Carolina beach music to which the shag is danced, will perform in the 2026 Music in the Park series. Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Sunday, May 10
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ JAM, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery, 55 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Asheville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Sundays event is held every Sunday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience in a jazz jam.
BLUE RIDGE RINGERS CONCERT, 4 p.m., St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 1895 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. The Blue Ridge Ringers, a community handbell ensemble, will present its spring concert series, “Pop! Go the Handbells,” featuring popular music through the years at venues across the area.
Monday, May 11
SHAG DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Holiday Inn, 101 West Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, Tenn. The Mountain Empire Shag Society will host a shag dance. Gate and doors open at 6 p.m., with the dance held from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers.
BLUE MONDAY WITH MR. JIMMY, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. “Blue Monday With Mr. Jimmy” will be held, featuring the Chicago-style blues singer-guitarist.
Tuesday, May 12
THE LADS AVL CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Lads AVL will perform.
SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m. The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Suite 1, East Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will host its weekly shag dance to Carolina beach music provided by rotating DJs. Cost is $7.
JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., Five Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Wednesday, May 13
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ JAM, 6-8 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night is held every Wednesday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience in a jazz jam. Admission is free.
SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with a dance lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m. — and beginners are welcome. Following the lesson, an all-Latin dance — salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.
Thursday, May 14
LIVE MUSIC, 6:30 p.m., The Community Tap TR, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest, S.C. Free live music is offered every Thursday. Admission is free.
PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.
Friday, May 15
ONE LEG UP CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The One Leg Up band will perform acoustic swing and gypsy jazz music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.
DOWNTOWN AFTER 5 CONCERT, 5-9 p.m., Pack Square Park, downtown Asheviille. The opener at 5 p.m. will be Ulisse Rotoli on flamenco guitar, followed around 7 p.m. by La Sonora Carolina, as the headliner in the monthly Asheville Downtown After 5 series. The event’s theme is “Latin Dance Night.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
LONESOME RIVER BAND CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., 1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, S.C. The Lonesome River Band will perform in concert. “Lonesome River Band, a pillar of bluegrass music for over four decades, continues to captivate audiences with their signature blend of traditional sounds and modern energy,” a promotion stated. “Known for their chart-topping hits and award-winning performances, the group’s current lineup features the dynamic talents of Adam Miller on mandolin and vocals, alongside founding member and banjo legend Sammy Shelor, fiddle virtuoso Mike Hartgrove, guitarist Jesse Smathers, and bassist Kameron Keller. Their latest album, ‘Heyday,’ showcases fresh songwriting that honors their roots while pushing bluegrass into exciting new directions. With multiple nominations from the International Bluegrass Music Association and chart-topping releases, Lonesome River Band has solidified their status as one of the most influential and enduring acts in the genre. Their music combines heartfelt storytelling, driving rhythms, and intricate instrumentals, creating a sound that resonates deeply with longtime fans and new listeners alike. Whether performing sold-out shows or releasing new material, Lonesome River Band remains a vital force, celebrating bluegrass tradition while embracing its future.” For tickets, which are $45 to $55 for orchestra seats (balcony seats are not available), visit www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.
PERFORMANCE OF PINK FLOYD’S “THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON,” 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The band Randomonium will present its performance of Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” — in totality. For tickets, which are $32 to $52 (incluing fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Saturday, May 16
COMPANY SWING CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Company Swing will perform jazz, Latin, bossa, gypsy and soft pop music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.
KENDALL LANFORD CONCERT, 6-9 p.m., Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer, S.C. Kendall Landford will perform in concert in the season-opener of Greer’s 2026 Tunes in the Park series. Lanford, who is based in Greer, performs country music. During band breaks, the popular “ Greer Idol” contestants will perform. Also, food and drink vendors will be serving on site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
UPHONIC CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. The band Uphonic will perform alternative rock in the 2026 Music in the Park series. Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
SIGNATURE SERIES CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. Mark and Maggie O’Connor will be featured in a Signature Series concert. For tickets, visit online at www.TryonConcerts.org.
Sunday, May 17
BLUE RIDGE RINGERS CONCERT, 4 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 77 Church St., Asheville. The Blue Ridge Ringers, a community handbell ensemble will present its spring concert series, “Pop! Go the Handbells,” featuring popular music through the years at venues across the area.
JEWISH POP-UP MOVIE SCREENING, 4 p.m., Camelot Cinemas, 48 East Antrim Drive, Greenville, S.C. The filn “ADA – My Mother the Architect” will be the next pop-up movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival to premier. “This is a deeply moving portrait of an extraordinary woman directed by her daughter, filmmaker and former architect Yael Melamede,,” a promotion noted. “Ada is a true pioneer who, like many successful working mothers of her time, was forced to make impossible choices. The film explores Ada’s career, her role in forming Israel’s architectural identity and the difficult choices between proessional success and family.”
Monday, May 18
BLUE RIDGE RINGERS CONCERT, 4 p.m., Holy Cross Episcopa; Church, 150 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. The Blue Ridge Ringers, a community handbell ensemble, will present its spring concert series, “Pop! Go the Handbells,” featuring popular music through the years at venues across the area.
Wed., May 20
“GODSPELL” PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., under the tent on Laurel Green, 5th Avenue West and White Pine Drive, Laurel Park. PilgrimQuests’ production of “Godspell” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. May 20-22. Also, the show will be performed at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 23, and at 2:30 p.m. May 24. Regarding the show, a promotion stated, “Completely reimagined for today, experience ‘Godspell’ like you’ve never seen it before... In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging ‘Godspell’ in 2026 isn’t just an act of theater — it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a patch of Carolina ground. Now, more than ever, the world needs its people to seek justice, forgiveness, hope, and love using all available paths.” For tickets, visit online at www.PilgrimQuests.com.
Friday, May 22
NOT FROM HERE CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Not From Here featuring Sandi Grecco will perform jazz, rock and blues music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.
Saturday, May 23
FLASHBACK BAND CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Flashback will perform 1980s rock music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.
VINYL JUNKIES CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. The Vinyl Junkies band will perform pop music in the 2026 Music in the Park series. Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Sunday, May 24
FREEPORT JAZZ CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Freeport Jazz will perform “smooth jazz” music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.
Friday, May 29
FWUIT CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Fwuit will perform “pop” music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.
MAC ARNOLD & PLATE FULL O’ BLUES CONCERT, 6:30-9 p.m., amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. The band Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues will open Mauldin’s 2026 Amp’d Up Fridays, which is the city’s weekly summer outdoor concert series. Food and drink trucks will be serving on site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free.
Beach Boys Tribute SHOW, 7:30 p.m.,Walhalla Performing Arts Center 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The band Sail On will perform a musical salute to the Beach Boys. For tickets, which are $37 to $57 (incluing fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Saturday, May 30
FIRECRACKER JAZZ BAND CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Firecracker Jazz Band will perform Dixielan jazz music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.
RANDOMONIUM CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. The Randomonium band will perform 1980s pop music in the 2026 Music in the Park series. Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Thursday, June 4
“ZOOTOPIA 2” OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING,, starting “around” 7 p.m., amphitheater, Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer, S.C. Greer’s 2026 Moonlight Movies series will begin with a screening of “Zootopia 2.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
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